Scoring the winning goal, Romelu Lukaku brings Inter Milan to the semifinals

DBasia.news – Inter Milan managed to defeat Bayer Leverkusen with a narrow score of 2-1 in the continued 2019-2020 Europa League quarter-final at the Merkur Spiel-Arena, Tuesday (11/8) AM. Antonio Conte’s squad is confirmed to qualify for the semifinals.

The match between the two teams was fierce and interesting. Buying and selling direct attacks is presented from the start of the match.

Inter were finally able to break the deadlock when the game entered the 15th minute. Nicolo Barella’s hard kick using the outside of his foot tore the net of Leverkusen’s goal guarded by Lukas Hradecky.

This goal came from Romelu Lukaku’s movement in the penalty box. The Belgian forward was very strong in possession of the ball even though his shot was anticipated before Barella continued.

Six minutes later, Lukaku listed his name on the scoreboard. Using a similar scheme, he accomplished this opportunity on his own.

Leverkusen continued his routine of scoring goals in the Europa League. He has now been recorded as always breaking into the opponent’s goal in nine matches in a row.

Being left behind by two goals did not make Leverkusen give up. The German representative reduced the position three minutes later through the action of their star, Kai Havertz.

Havertz took individual action in the penalty area which outwitted Inter’s defense. He completed it through an execution at close range.

In the 27th minute, Inter were awarded a penalty after Daley Sinkgraven was deemed to have done a handball. However, the decision was disallowed after the referee consulted with VAR.

Leverkusen pounded Inter’s defense for the remainder of the first half. But the 2-1 score for Inter’s advantage remained until the break.

The Buying and selling on attacks were still present in the second half. Leverkusen and Inter had a number of golden opportunities to score goals.

Leverkusen had a golden opportunity in the 61st minute. Unfortunately Kerem Demirbay’s hard kick was kept away by Samir Handanovic.

Five minutes later it was Inter’s turn to threaten Leverkusen’s goal. Alexis Sanchez fired hard, but Hradecky managed to keep up.

Leverkusen’s best chance to equalize came in the 79th minute through Leon Bailey’s movement. However, Kai Havertz and Kevin Volland were unable to meet the substitute’s mature bait.

Inter won another penalty at the end of the match after Christian Eriksen was fouled in the forbidden box. But again the decision was overturned by VAR as Barella had done a handball before the ball reached Eriksen’s feet.

The 2-1 score finally lasted until the game was over. Inter for the first time returned to the semifinals of European competition after last doing so in 2010 which led to the Champions League title.

Player line-up

Inter Milan (3-5-2): Samir Handanovic; Diego Godin, Stefan de Vrij, Alessandro Bastoni (Milan Skriniar 84 ‘); Danilo D’Ambrosio (Victor Moses 59 ‘), Nicolo Barella, Marcelo Brozovic, Roberto Gagliardini (Christian Eriksen 59’), Ashley Young; Romelu Lukaku, Lautaro Martinez (Alexis Sanchez 64 ‘).

Coach: Antonio Conte.

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Lukas Hradecky; Lars Bender (Karim Bellarabi 85 ‘), Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Daley Sinkgraven (Wendell 68’); Exequiel Palacios (Leon Bailey 59 ‘), Julian Baumgartlinger (Nadiem Amiri 68’); Kai Havertz, Kerem Demirbay, Moussa Diaby; Kevin Volland (Lucas Alario 86 ‘).

Coach: Peter Bosz.